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I'm not sure why this happens, my hearts probably failing me but I can't even go into a store without feeling like I'm going to fall over. I don't know if I'm dizzy or off balanced but I'm getting real tired of not being able to live my life. Feeling very depressed

I wonder if that's what I get! It used to only happen in one supermarket (starting in 2006) then it got REAL bad in 2009 until just recently.It would happen in all stores, malls and if I'd go for a walk. I stopped going for walks because I was scared something was going to happen! (I'd be walking and then just feel REAL weirdly off balance or like the ground was dipping. There is no way I could describe the feeling actually) - in stores I'd have to walk near the shelves just to make sure I had something to touch once in a while to "steady" myself. And it NEVER happened at home. It still happens at times (especially in a mall or a store like Home Depot) I just push myself through it - sometimes it just goes away and other times I'm walking near shelves quietly praying, "Please let this stop!" While trying to look like I have not a care in the world to the people around me (oh and it never happens if I'm with a friend...)

Are either of you migraine sufferers? I've been suffering from vertigo and dizziness for a few years now and one of my big symptoms has been that I feel like I am about to topple over. And stores are the worst!!! I've been told by one of my doctors I have vestibular migraines. If you think you may have this check out the forums at mvertigo.com. You will find lots of people like you as well as many who are much worse off.

Are either of you migraine sufferers? I've been suffering from vertigo and dizziness for a few years now and one of my big symptoms has been that I feel like I am about to topple over. And stores are the worst!!! I've been told by one of my doctors I have vestibular migraines. If you think you may have this check out the forums at mvertigo.com. You will find lots of people like you as well as many who are much worse off.

No, never had a migraine in my life. And a migraine wouldn't last 4 years every day and only when out. I don't know what mine was, I never got it checked out. I just ASSUMED anxiety (or middle ear - but middle ear too wouldn't stop when at home)

Good morning Sammy there are a ton of reasons why this could happen may be inner ear infection, equilibrium problems, low blood pressure low sugar, doesn't sound like vertigo to me. Can you stand on one foot, can you walk heel to toe for nine steps, while standing put your arms out to the sides tilt your head back and close your eyes. Then take your index finger and touch the tip of your nose and alternate fingers a few times. Those are the tests I perform when I'm checking for balance. Good luck

Good morning Sammy there are a ton of reasons why this could happen may be inner ear infection, equilibrium problems, low blood pressure low sugar, doesn't sound like vertigo to me. Can you stand on one foot, can you walk heel to toe for nine steps, while standing put your arms out to the sides tilt your head back and close your eyes. Then take your index finger and touch the tip of your nose and alternate fingers a few times. Those are the tests I perform when I'm checking for balance. Good luck

I know this thread is about Xosammy, not about ME (LOL!), but it does seem like we have the same problem. In the middle of any of that off balance feeling I can do ALL those tests (I'll even go so far as to close my eyes and stand on one foot and I could do it!) - so it's funny how it feels balance related and I can balance! (and my blood pressure runs higher than normal; my husband is diabetic and sometimes I WILL use his monitor to test my sugar and it's 85 or so) - I'm waiting for Xosammy to answer, see if SHE can pass balance tests in the middle of being "off balance"! And XO, does it ever happen at home or only when out?

I will defiantly try those tests in the morning. If I can do those things then what does that mean. Also sunflower it mostly happens when I'm at a store BUT I did go for a walk in the woods ( tried to ) and I didn't think I was going to make it out. Man was that scary. This all started when I stopped taking my celexa two weeks ago along with hearts palps